(Cheap) floral arrangements – teacup bouquets
Flowers can be expensive and they don’t last very long, so indulging in arrangements isn’t something I tend to do. Until now that is; teacup bouquets are inexpensive/cheap floral arrangements that you can make at home with grocery store (or garden) flowers. I love flowers. I mean, who doesn’t love flowers? They add beauty and […]
Beginner build: Wood Ottoman Tray
Can you ever go wrong with trays? Food trays, decorative trays, patio trays, plant trays… and today I’m sharing this oversized ottoman tray. This is a repost of a build – one of my earliest – from 2016. This post contains Amazon affiliate links to items I used. For full affiliate disclosure please see […]
Catio
I have received so many compliments on my DIY Catio (enclosed cat patio)! Today I’m sharing the 12 steps I used to determine the size, shape and build for mine so that you can make one too. Trust me, it’s more than just birds and mice that will be happy your cat isn’t traipsing the […]
Fruit fly trap – using kitchen ingredients
If fruit flies are frequenting your food, try this 2-ingredient fruit fly trap and eliminate them within a matter of days! For the past month or so, my kitchen has been plagued with fruit flies. Did you get that? “Plagued” lol Okay, it hasn’t been that bad, but any fruit flies are bad fruit flies right? […]
Adirondack Chair Planter
Today my friend Chris is sharing his free building plans and tutorial for building this perfectly adorable Adirondack chair planter. This is a fantastic scrap wood project and will add a touch of whimsy to your porch or patio. Howdy, I’m Chris. A long time friend and extra set of hands for Shelly. You may […]
I installed a French door!
I let this project intimidate me for months but when I finally tried, I was amazed at how easy it is to install a French door yourself. Oh guys, oh guys, oh guys – so much has been going on over here. Nothing overly exciting – some good things, some bad things, most fairly mundane […]
Tips for installing vinyl flooring
As one of the easiest DIY’s you can do to your home, I was thrilled with the dramatic before an after in my laundry room makeover. Today I’m sharing a few tips I learned on the way. This laundry room makeover is a multi-faceted project – we’re not talking just a can of paint here… […]